Author: Natalie

BODY DYSMORPHIC DISORDER (BDD)

DO YOU:
have a strong belief that you have an abnormality or defect in your appearance that makes you ugly?
think about your perceived flaw for more than 3 hours a day?
have little to no control over these thoughts?
frequently examine yourself in the mirror or avoid mirrors altogether?
have extreme self-consciousness?
refuse to appear in pictures?
compare your appearance with that of others?
pick your skin?
avoid social situations?
believe that others take special notice of your appearance in a negative way?

Excessive preoccupation with imagined defects in physical appearance.
How do you see yourself?

If you feel too afraid of judgement to go to school or work, if you feel misunderstood and alone, if you feel anxious, depressed or are contemplating suicide, check out these support resources:
- http://www.bddcentral.com/ - offers information, links to therapists and support groups
- http://bkbreflections.com/mainpage.htm - offers information and online support groups
- Kids Help Phone (1-800-668-6868)
- The Butterfly Girl by Racheal Baughan

BDD is a medical condition that you do NOT have to live with;
A BETTER LIFE AND PERSPECTIVE IS POSSIBLE!